I enjoyed this video! Loved to see how curious and friendly the birds were, but even moreso I appreciated your demeanor and attitude towards them. Definitely want to see more. Subscribed! ✌🏼
I one Bielefelder chick I’m growing out. I was offered a Roo. I absolutely love the breed too. This will always be what I add into my flock. I love the Black Star as well Huge eggs and big birds
Asian black chickens are awesome as well. I think they are similar to the black stars but I'm not sure. They lay large brown eggs and make good meat chickens too. My rooster I had was very predator aware and didn't die from predators. He was very muscular too. I had a very beefy California Tan (I think production red/white leg horn mix) and he was a funny boy and got along great with other males and hens.
FYI, they are NOT a German breed. They were developed by a German farm, but they used all American chickens except for the Amrocks. But the Amrock was also developed from the American Plymouth Rock. So, as far as I'm concerned they are an American breed. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for all the info, thinking about getting some Bielefelders come springtime, I've had almost exclusively Buff Orpingtons for near 30 years, had a 14 pound roo a couple years ago. These Bielefelders are really getting my interest, the autosexing would be really handy, I generally hatch 40 to 100 eggs a month. BTW, a cheap digital luggage scale and a basket are very handy, and the scale is good for fishing too
Autosexting? Man..their cell bill must be incredible..! I’m a beginner, have a fabulous coop built, looking to build my flock of ten around three Bielefelders, the rest a motley assortment from McMurray coming in April..have to go shop for hardware cloth for the run today..!
We raise these on the homestead. We do not like to eat Cornish Cross or raise them due to breaking legs and lung issues even if you call them at 8 weeks you have to deal broken bones and them not breathing. The Bielefelders have none of that and they taste as good as a Cornish cross you can eat their skin off the barbecue
We really liked them but they just stopped laying. Someone thought it was because our climate is to warm for them but I’m not sure. We kept the roosters though because they’d till haven’t attacked us
When I hear someone say "the best dual purpose chicken" I want to here from personal experience, not from what someone has heard. Weight doesn't mean anything if they are past their butchering age. I'm going to go with the American Bresse because I have heard they are excellent meat birds and fill out quickly.
I honestly think your scale was still a bit off. I don't think they were the full 8-12 lbs. yet, but they sure look like they were bigger than the weights you were getting. They certainly are a beautiful breed.
Where did you buy your birds from? I'm looking at focusing on Bielefelders going forward and trying to decide whether to go with hatchery birds or find a smaller breeder. Thanks.
We went with a hatchery birds and have been very pleased with them. I couldn’t find a breeder when looking. I know Valley Farms Hatcher and Murray Mcmurray carry them
@@KCFarms I am impressed with your birds' temperaments. Can you tell me the hatchery they came from? I'd like to add Bielefelders to my flock, and would like to go to the same source. :)
They are called Kune Kune an old heritage lard hog. They do get quite a bit bigger than these little gilts. Our largest pigs are probably around 300lbs. But they are a lot smaller than normal feeder pigs. If you check out some of our other videos and see cupcake and Boudreaux those are our largest pigs
Welcome, we have not shipped hatching eggs in the past I’m not sure if we need to be npip certified in order to ship we may look into it in the future Thanks for reaching out
@@snivycage1333 Bielefelders are from Europe. Bielefelders were only imported a few times to the US, so you might be better off finding EU birds for stronger genetics.
I enjoyed this video! Loved to see how curious and friendly the birds were, but even moreso I appreciated your demeanor and attitude towards them. Definitely want to see more. Subscribed! ✌🏼
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I one Bielefelder chick I’m growing out.
I was offered a Roo. I absolutely love the breed too. This will always be what I add into my flock. I love the Black Star as well
Huge eggs and big birds
Asian black chickens are awesome as well. I think they are similar to the black stars but I'm not sure. They lay large brown eggs and make good meat chickens too. My rooster I had was very predator aware and didn't die from predators. He was very muscular too. I had a very beefy California Tan (I think production red/white leg horn mix) and he was a funny boy and got along great with other males and hens.
Great video. Thanks for posting
Welcome thanks for following along
“Bacon and egg system” 😂 I might have to steal that when I get pigs again at my homestead.
FYI, they are NOT a German breed. They were developed by a German farm, but they used all American chickens except for the Amrocks. But the Amrock was also developed from the American Plymouth Rock. So, as far as I'm concerned they are an American breed. Thanks for the vid.
Good to know thanks
Bacon and egg system!! Love it!
Thanks for all the info, thinking about getting some Bielefelders come springtime, I've had almost exclusively Buff Orpingtons for near 30 years, had a 14 pound roo a couple years ago. These Bielefelders are really getting my interest, the autosexing would be really handy, I generally hatch 40 to 100 eggs a month. BTW, a cheap digital luggage scale and a basket are very handy, and the scale is good for fishing too
I had buffs growing up and loved them. Bielefelders are awesome I can’t wait to get more and add to the flock!
I absolutely enjoyed this video having to research this breed,thank you!! Love your set up too...I'll be watching for uploads🤗
Awesome, thanks for following along!! We love the Bielefelders will be hatching more out soon!!
Autosexting? Man..their cell bill must be incredible..! I’m a beginner, have a fabulous coop built, looking to build my flock of ten around three Bielefelders, the rest a motley assortment from McMurray coming in April..have to go shop for hardware cloth for the run today..!
That’s awesome! Chickens are the gateway animal!
You need to try the buckeye chicken .. very good meat bird
that is a beautiful, docile chicken
Ill get 2 of these chickens on my payday. ❤😊
Got a mixed peep pack coming half are beilefelder two Roosters 🐓 so excited. Thanks for all the info
Excited for you I’m sure you will love them!!!
The personality of the Bielefelder is similar to the wonderful Speckled Sussex
I totally agree they are both great birds
"Bacon, and Eggs" gets my sub
Haha thanks for following along hope you enjoy the channel!
I like the American Bresse
Pretty birds.
We raise these on the homestead. We do not like to eat Cornish Cross or raise them due to breaking legs and lung issues even if you call them at 8 weeks you have to deal broken bones and them not breathing. The Bielefelders have none of that and they taste as good as a Cornish cross you can eat their skin off the barbecue
To enlarge their eggs when they starting laying need to give them more protein some worms plus calcium. Nice video interesting breed.
Thanks for the tip!!
I will definantly try to puchase some Bielefelders! Love them! 😄😄 Not sure there are many here in Norway though......
We really liked them but they just stopped laying. Someone thought it was because our climate is to warm for them but I’m not sure. We kept the roosters though because they’d till haven’t attacked us
Where did you get them?
How is egg production for Bielefelders after 3 years?
GREAT BIRDS 😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍
I love your chickens!
Thanks for following along we love them too! Just a great birds we are looking forward to hatching more soon.
Thanks for the info... I just added 6 to my yard.
You won’t be disappointed
@@KCFarms their doing great, hoping at least two go broody. and you were right im not disappointed.
Glad yours are doing well
How do they do in the heat?
When I hear someone say "the best dual purpose chicken" I want to here from personal experience, not from what someone has heard. Weight doesn't mean anything if they are past their butchering age. I'm going to go with the American Bresse because I have heard they are excellent meat birds and fill out quickly.
I honestly think your scale was still a bit off. I don't think they were the full 8-12 lbs. yet, but they sure look like they were bigger than the weights you were getting. They certainly are a beautiful breed.
yes it was off at the start they weighed around 6 lbs. We are actually getting ready to check their weights again. Stay tuned!
@@KCFarms Awesome! I hope it's accurate this time. :)
Where did you find these? They are very good looking.
Do not have trouble with hawks free ranging them in the open like that?
We have lost probably 4 chickens in 4 years so not to bad
Where did you buy your birds from? I'm looking at focusing on Bielefelders going forward and trying to decide whether to go with hatchery birds or find a smaller breeder. Thanks.
We went with a hatchery birds and have been very pleased with them. I couldn’t find a breeder when looking. I know Valley Farms Hatcher and Murray Mcmurray carry them
@@KCFarms I am impressed with your birds' temperaments. Can you tell me the hatchery they came from? I'd like to add Bielefelders to my flock, and would like to go to the same source. :)
Valley farms hatchery
@@KCFarms Thank you!
do you ship eggs for hatching?
I'm in Knoxville TN. Looking for properties to start my homestead. Chickens will be the first animal I'll get. Do you sell Chickens?
Yes we will be hatching out Bielefelders soon and selling the chicks. Excited for you starting your journey!!
I’m staying with R I Reds
What part of tennessee are you located in? I’m in middle Tennessee.
Do u sell any fertilized eggs?
Nice
Do you need laying nests with larger openings to prevent egg breaking because of the larger size of the Bielefelders?
I thought we might but they have done just fine in the crates we use. I have actually seen 3 birds in one crate 🤷♂️
@@KCFarms Interesting...that sounds great. Have a great day and please stay healthy.
Larger nest boxes mean 2 chickens Lb the nest fighting for space resulting in broken eggs
Hello. What kind of fencing is that?
Hey thanks for reaching out! It is premier one fencing we have a couple videos on it showing how to set up
Can they hatch eggs?
Yes
What type of pigs are these ? Thank you
Kunekunes
Eat them up young man.
What kind of pigs do you have. Do they get any bigger than they sre.
They are called Kune Kune an old heritage lard hog. They do get quite a bit bigger than these little gilts. Our largest pigs are probably around 300lbs. But they are a lot smaller than normal feeder pigs. If you check out some of our other videos and see cupcake and Boudreaux those are our largest pigs
Do you ship hatching eggs
We do not sorry
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OMG! if you all can farm anyone can farm!
Do you have fertilized eggs ready to hatch for sale
We have only sold day old chicks in the past
I live far from you. That's why I chose fertilized eggs because they are easy to transport. Thanks for the quick reply.
Welcome, we have not shipped hatching eggs in the past I’m not sure if we need to be npip certified in order to ship we may look into it in the future
Thanks for reaching out
That’s a big piece of land.
We have 17 acres
Where are u from dude? Do u sell eggs for incubation?
We are in Tennessee? We have sold in the past but usually local I have t looked into shipping. Where are you located?
Europe...😏
Might be a little far😂
Thanks for following along!!
@@snivycage1333 Bielefelders are from Europe. Bielefelders were only imported a few times to the US, so you might be better off finding EU birds for stronger genetics.
This breed is more difficult to hatch.
Why u are afraid from rooster attack what a rooster can do 🤣
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